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Are you ready for a future where your next customer demands a solar-powered, all-electric smart home—and rejects granite countertops?  In this episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes Sara Gutterman, co-founder and CEO of Green Builder Media, North America's leading media company focused on green building and sustainable living. Together, they unpack the evolving landscape of generational home buying and discuss how builders, contractors, and suppliers can tailor their strategies to align with the values and preferences of younger buyers. Sara shares exclusive insights from Green Builder Media's Cognition Smart Data platform, revealing how Millennials, Gen Z, and upcoming Gen Alpha prioritize sustainability, efficiency, and smart design in their housing decisions. From prefabricated housing trends to the growing demand for electrification and energy independence, this episode provides actionable data for anyone looking to reach the next generation of homeowners. Main Topics Discussed: The shifting housing priorities across Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha Why younger generations are delaying homeownership and how remote work is influencing their choices The increasing demand for multifamily and modular housing to meet cost and lifestyle needs How climate change and sustainability concerns shape modern homebuyer behavior The role of energy efficiency, electrification, and smart technology in future-proofing homes

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The latest advancements in spray foam technology are here, but are you prepared to handle them? In this episode of the R-Value podcast, industry expert Ken Allison sits down with Honeywell research fellow Mary C. Bogdan to break down the changes, challenges, and solutions that come with the new generation of blowing agents. As the industry moves through its latest transition, Mary shares insights on the chemistry behind these changes, the challenges contractors are facing, and best practices for adapting to the new formulations. With over 30 years in the industry, she explains why these shifts aren't new and how manufacturers and contractors can work together to improve application success. Ken and Mary also discuss the critical role of temperature control in achieving optimal spray foam performance, recent research and testing efforts to support contractors, and the importance of ongoing education in the insulation industry. They highlight how proper training, adherence to manufacturer guidelines, and industry collaboration can help ensure successful installations and better outcomes for both contractors and homeowners. In this episode: The history of blowing agent transitions and their impact on spray foam application Best practices for temperature control and processing the new formulations Honeywell's ongoing research and testing to improve foam performance The role of education and certification in maintaining industry standards How contractors can access resources and support for a smoother transition Listen in to stay ahead of the changes and ensure your insulation business thrives in this evolving industry!

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In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Ken Allison sits down with Shad Wall of ICDZ Insulation Construction Drawings to discuss innovative approaches to bidding for insulation and spray foam projects. Shad shares his journey from field work to establishing a service that empowers contractors to delegate the complex, time-consuming task of take-offs. This episode unpacks Shad's unique model of outsourcing bids to skilled architects and engineers, enhancing bid accuracy and enabling sales teams to focus on relationship-building and project understanding.   The conversation also explores the challenges contractors face with project specifications and how to handle discrepancies in commercial drawings effectively. Shad offers advice on the often-overlooked areas of bid preparation, including the importance of accurate roof and wall measurements and the advantages of professionally branded proposal packets. This episode is packed with valuable strategies for contractors aiming to streamline their bidding process and set themselves apart in a competitive market.   Main topics discussed: Shad Wall's unique approach to outsourcing bid take-offs and improving bid accuracy The importance of clear, branded insulation construction drawings for winning bids Tips on addressing discrepancies in project specifications for commercial jobs Common pitfalls in bid preparation and how to avoid them How to leverage project presentations for an edge in the bidding process

Spray Foam Secrets with Mario Munoz of SprayFoamGenie!This is a CAN'T MISS episode if you are looking to learn about the importance of insulation in your home! We dive into everything you should know about Discover how proper insulation can reduce energy bills, improve comfort, increase your homes value, and MORE! We also dive into how insulation protects against moisture damage and reduces noise pollution.EPISODE 39 | Home Design Podcast: Learn about the importance of insulation for a comfortable and energy efficient home.Meet Mario Munoz. See as he shares his experience and knowledge in the construction industry as an insulation expert over the years. We explore the impact insulation has on your daily life, what makes the SprayFoam system different from the rest, how insulation impacts your energy bills, and the best kind of insulation fro your home.Starting out as a project manager, Mario wanted to get into a specialized field to become an expert in one area. Since starting with Spray Foam Genie, Mario has become a wealth of knowledge in the insulation industry, and we are lucky to hear his insights. We will learn how long your insulation should last, code requirements that impact your home's insulation, and the difference between all the insulation types and their costs. We hope you've gained valuable knowledge that will empower you in your homeownership journey. Don't miss the 2024 Miami Home Show at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center, OCT. 18-20! Purchase tickets at homeshows.com. For more information on SprayFoamGenie, we courage you to visit sprayfoamgenie.com or follow @sprayfoamgeniegreatermiami on social media.Enjoy Episode 39 of the Home Design Podcast. For more information, visit homeshows.com and follow @FLHomeShows0:00 Welcome to the Home Design Podcast with Mario Munoz0:42 Who is Mario Munoz?2:49 Why is Insulation so Important?4:21 What is the R-Value?6:20 What are the Different Types of Insulation?7:37 Florida's Insulation Requirements8:30 Is One Kind of Insulation Better Than Another?10:25 Insulation Costs & Installation Processes13:45 The Negatives to SprayFoam...15:40 The Impact of Insulation on your Air Conditioning16:55 New Construction Homes NEED SprayFoam18:16 Insulation in Commercial Spaces19:30 Is SprayFoam Eco-Friendly?20:35 Questions to Ask your SprayFoam Contractor22:30 How to Ensure Your SprayFoam is Working Correctly24:00 Red Flags to Look for When Hiring an Insulation Contractor26:30 Warranty for Your Insulation is Important!27:15 The Value SprayFoam Insulation Adds to Your Home28:20 Do I Have to Remove my Old Insulation Before Getting SprayFoam?29:37 Go Check Your Attic!30:02 How to Reach SprayFoamGenie30:20 Thank You!The Home Design and Remodeling Show is recognized to be the largest Home Show in Florida and most trusted platform for homeowners, interior designers, architects, builders, realtors, and all industry trendsetters by experiencing our website, Home Design Magazine, Shop The Pros online resource, Home Show Media's video content, and one of our EXPOS at one of three locations including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.

The Hidden ROI of Insulation and Air Sealing: Expert Tips from Rick Hall, Building Science Professional Training In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes Rick Hall, a seasoned expert in HVAC, insulation, and building codes, to share his extensive knowledge on how proper training and understanding can elevate efficiency in the industry. Rick Hall, from Building Science Professional Training, has been training HVAC and insulation contractors since 2008 and has a wealth of experience in building load calculations and energy efficiency. During this episode, Ken and Rick dive into the importance of proper HVAC sizing, the long-term benefits of insulation and air sealing, and the critical role of accurate data and performance metrics. Rick emphasizes how many contractors overlook key changes in building loads, leading to inefficient HVAC installations and missed opportunities for energy savings. They also explore the growing integration of insulation in HVAC systems and why focusing on air sealing and ductwork is essential for both contractors and homeowners. Main topics discussed: The importance of correct HVAC load calculations and system sizing How insulation and air sealing offer significant long-term ROI The challenge of over-relying on defaults and outdated methods in the HVAC industry The role of new BPI certifications in improving contractor training and safety awareness The potential impact of AI on HVAC practices and technician roles

On today's R-Value podcast, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes Nikki Kruger from Santa Fe dehumidifiers. As the industry grapples with the challenges of increasingly airtight homes, Nikki sheds light on the latest innovations in dehumidification technology and their role in maintaining healthy, comfortable living spaces.   Nikki brings over 20 years of experience in the indoor air quality (IAQ) industry to her role as Director of Marketing & Business Development at Santa Fe Dehumidifiers. A RESNET certified home energy rater and member of various industry committees, including the ACCA Manual Low Load Homes (LLH) Advisory Committee, Nikki is at the forefront of developing effective and sustainable solutions for ventilation and moisture control in buildings.    Ken and Nikki debunk dehumidification myths and reveal surprising insights about current technologies. Nikki's expertise shines as she explains why some popular solutions may not be as effective as commonly believed. As she pointedly states, "Everybody wants to use a technology to dehumidify that's not a dehumidifier... The reality of keeping our mechanical systems separate in order for them to focus and being able to deliver what we actually need is the simplest solution for the HVAC community."   In this episode: The impact of tighter building envelopes on indoor air quality and the need for mechanical ventilation Strategies for managing humidity in energy-efficient homes, including whole-house dehumidifiers The importance of proper HVAC system sizing in modern, well-insulated buildings Challenges with exhaust-only ventilation systems and the benefits of supply ventilation Discussion of dehumidification needs in various climate zones and building types, including Passive Houses The role of occupant behavior in managing indoor humidity and comfort Sizing considerations for dehumidifiers in different applications, such as crawl spaces and living spaces

In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Chris Fuerst welcomes Derek Fowler from Owens Corning to discuss the critical topic of insulation coverage, emphasizing the importance of proper techniques and equipment settings to help maximize efficiency and profitability in insulation projects.  Derek is a former insulation installer and insulation business owner, who now works for Owens Corning in their Certified Energy Expert program. As part of the support that the program offers, Derek and the CEE team train installers on all applications of Owens Corning products, including L77, Derek and Chris share practical tips and insights from their extensive experience in the field. The conversation covers common pitfalls, such as overblown or underinflated jobs, and provides actionable advice on maintaining equipment and ensuring accurate material application. You will gain valuable knowledge on optimizing their insulation processes, including specific guidance on machine settings, the impact of hose conditions, and the importance of monitoring coverage to avoid unnecessary costs. Derek also touches on labor issues in the construction industry, offering advice on managing and retaining a skilled workforce. Tune in to learn how to enhance your insulation practices and ensure your projects are both efficient and profitable. In this episode… The biggest mistake Derek sees installers make The impact of proper insulation coverage on project profitability Techniques for optimizing insulation machine settings and hose maintenance Strategies for managing labor and retaining skilled employees Practical tips for addressing static electricity issues during insulation projects

In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes Peter Troast, Founder and CEO of Energy Circle.   In this episode, Peter and Ken discuss the significant benefits and underutilization of the 25C tax credit for insulation contractors. Peter shares insights on how Energy Circle, in collaboration with the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAMA) and the Insulation Institute, has developed a comprehensive suite of free marketing resources to help contractors capitalize on this opportunity.    Sign up to get these FREE resources today at https://www.25cmeansbusiness.org   Ken and Peter explore the challenges contractors face in understanding and applying the tax credit and how the new changes under the Inflation Reduction Act make it more valuable and accessible. Additionally, they delve into the competitive landscape and how leveraging these resources can help contractors stand out and grow their businesses.   Tune in to learn how you can effectively use the 25C tax credit to boost your business and stay ahead of the competition! In this episode… Overview of the 25C tax credit and its recent enhancements Development and availability of free marketing resources by NAMA and Energy Circle Common misconceptions and challenges in utilizing the 25C tax credit Strategies for contractors to differentiate themselves in a competitive market The importance of long-term planning and customer education in maximizing tax credits

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Can you imagine a house without windows? Sounds more like a prison to me and my guest today, Peter Duppenthaler AKA @FenestrationGuy. Windows serve a purpose for the occupants mental health. With no sunlight streaming into a space, it can become depressing - fast. They also provide access to fresh air! And aesthetically, they're an important aspect of your home.So when you're in the building or renovating process, you want to make sure that you're having informed conversations with your contractors. Because while windows serve a purpose, they're also one of the most vulnerable spots of the home. I often refer to them as a hole in the middle of an otherwise solid building envelope. So Peter is joining us to give us the inside scoop on all things windows!Peter has been in the window industry for over decade and has found a passion for the connection between windows and building science / building envelope! He's great with the technical details so get ready to take lots of notes.Believe it or not, choosing the right windows for your home isn't always straight forward. So I want you to walk away with a comprehensive understanding of how to approach all of your options. From choosing your frames to picking the right glass options, you'll feel empowered to make the right choice for your home. We even uncovered a decision I made with my windows which may have lost me a manufacturers warranty. So tune in to avoid a mistake like that!In this episode, we're chatting about:What is R Value and UL Value?The four tiers of window frame options: Vinyl, Composite, Fiberglass and Wood Interior/Aluminum Clad Exterior (or all aluminum)How your choice of coating can effect the efficiency rating of a homeYour window options if privacy is a big concern for youWhen conversations about the window details should happen in the building processThe #1 issue Peter sees with windows (hint: it's NOT leaks)Connect with Peter: Follow him on Instagram Check out his websiteConnect with me: InstagramMore Resources

In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes special guest Ken Levenson, the executive director of the Passive House Network. The discussion centers on the concept of "Passive House" and its impact on building sustainability and efficiency. Levenson, with his deep experience as an architect and advocate for energy-efficient building, shares insights into how the Passive House standard dramatically reduces energy consumption while enhancing comfort and resilience in building structures. The episode explores the fundamental principles of Passive House, including the importance of a well-insulated and airtight building envelope that optimizes the structure's thermal performance. Levenson explains how such buildings manage to maintain comfortable indoor environments with minimal energy use, emphasizing the potential for substantial energy savings and enhanced indoor air quality. The conversation also reveals the practical aspects of adopting Passive House standards in new constructions and renovations, discussing the challenges and opportunities that builders and architects might face. In this episode… Fundamentals of Passive House design and its advantages over conventional building practices. The role of insulation and airtightness in achieving energy efficiency. Comparisons between Passive House and other energy standards like Net Zero. The impact of building design on health and environmental sustainability. Economic benefits and incentives associated with energy-efficient building practices.

In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes special guests Rick Duncan, Executive Director of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) and John Stahl of the Metal Buildings Initiative to discuss and dispel the myths surrounding the use of spray foam insulation in metal buildings. The conversation focuses on debunking common misconceptions and providing factual information based on research and industry experiences. Duncan and Stahl have put together a task force to conduct studies and share information with contractors about the safe use of spray foam in metal building applications. They share their extensive background in the field, share insights on the compatibility of spray foam with various types of metal buildings, the effects of spray foam on building elements like paint and structure, and the evolving building codes and standards that impact the use of spray foam in the industry.   Learn more about the SPFA and get involved today!   Throughout the episode, the guests delve into the technical aspects of spray foam application in metal buildings, addressing concerns related to thermal bridging, air leakage, and moisture management. They emphasize the importance of understanding the nuances of different building designs, such as standing seam roofs, and the role of proper installation techniques to ensure effective insulation performance. The discussion also highlights ongoing research and collaborations with metal building manufacturers to optimize the use of spray foam and adapt to changing regulations and environmental considerations.   In this episode… 2:45 - John and Rick's work with SPFA to clarify the compatibility of spray foam with metal buildings 10:00 - What do the studies say about the impact of spray foam on metal building elements (e.g., paint, structure) 15:27 - Should states get started on evolving building codes and standards for insulating metal structures? 22:58 - The next steps for Rick's SPFA task force 26:18 - How you can help the SPFA get codes changed in your state 38:17 - PFAS and Code Exempt Buildings: The Next Hot Topics for the SPFA

This episode of the R-Value podcast is an exciting listen for any insulation contractor looking to grow their business, but even more so for spray foam contractors! You won't want to miss out on the great deal offered in this podcast. To learn more and take advantage of this Angi deal, read more below.   In this episode, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes special guest Ryan White, a Corporate Partnerships expert at Angi. They have an in-depth discussion about how contractors can leverage Angi's platform to enhance their business growth, manage leads effectively, and make the most of digital marketing tools. The conversation begins with an overview of Angi (formerly Angie's List) and its evolution in the digital marketplace. Ryan White details how Angi has adapted to the changing needs of both contractors and customers, highlighting their focus on real-time leads and quality control improvements. He emphasizes the importance of presenting businesses effectively on the platform, explaining how Angi assists in building detailed profiles and providing ongoing support to their partners. White also addresses key topics like the distinction between Angie Ads and Angie Leads, the strategic use of zip codes for targeting potential clients, and the nuances of managing and responding to customer reviews. He shares insights into Angi's future direction, including their shift towards a marketplace model, which will enhance customer and contractor interactions by allowing customers to select from a presented list of contractors. Angi has also provided R-Value listeners with a special offer for joining Angi. Email Ryan at ryan.white@angi.com and sign up by 4/15 and they will waive the fee for 2024, give you an account manager to help you build your Angi page, and give you $600.00 worth of leads for $300.00. In this episode:  1:20 - Overview and Evolution of Angi (formerly Angie's List) 5:30 - Angi Ads vs. Angi Leads: Understanding the Difference 9:00 - Angi's Marketplace Model and Future Direction 13:30 - How Angi helps you respond faster to leads 16:30 - Managing Customer Reviews and Lead Quality 20:30 - Lead management on the Angi platform 23:00 - Exclusive Offer for R-Value listeners to Join Angi!

In this episode of the R-Value podcast, host Ken Allison and special guest Sam Myers from Retrotec discuss the intricacies and importance of blower doors in testing a home's air tightness. They delve into common mistakes made during blower door tests, such as incorrectly matching the fan range to the gauge, and highlights advancements in technology, like digital manometers introduced in the mid-90s, which improved the testing process through color coding and touch screen features for easier identification and use​​​​.   ***   Find more in-depth Blower Door training here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q-dbq0MnHfU&list=PL62zv4SHL06onv8MYYOXrEK2kBiK=2&pp=iAQB https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4gYU07iYaKU   If you would like to be certified for blower doors, AeroBarrier and IDI sponsor 1-2 classes a year. For more information, reach out to your local rep or the IDI training team.   ***   Sam Myers is a building scientist for Retrotec where he teaches building performance concepts at conferences and training events, conducts field studies, and assists Retrotec with new product designs. He holds a Master's of Science degree from East Carolina University, is a certified HERS Rater, and is a licensed real estate broker. Sam lives in Wilmington, North Carolina.   Ken and Sam also cover the evolution of blower door testing equipment, including the development of high-powered fans for testing leakier buildings and the integration of apps for efficient documentation and reporting of tests. Myers emphasizes the value of blower door tests not only for energy efficiency but also for identifying issues related to comfort, indoor air quality, and even structural defects. These tests have become a critical tool for contractors, especially in retrofitting and custom home building, serving as a quality control measure to monitor the build process and address any air sealing needs​​.   Ken shares his own experiences and challenges as a first-timer with blower doors, illustrating the practical aspects of this technology. Sam further discusses the growing popularity and challenges of spray foam insulation in home construction, highlighting the role of blower door tests in identifying installation issues. The episode provides a comprehensive overview of blower door testing, emphasizing its critical role in building performance and the evolving needs of the construction industry​​.   In this episode…   2:00 - The evolution of air tightness testing 7:00 - Troubleshooting your blower door for beginners 11:39 - Beyond professional calibration: what you can do to keep your measurements reliable 16:00 - The main considerations in testing a retrofit 22:11 - Where are the areas that contractors miss the most in attics and crawl spaces 25:19 - What ACTUALLY motivates someone to fix their structure

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In this episode, we are joined by Jack Armstrong, Executive Director of the Structural Insulated Panels Association (SIPA), to discuss everything about Energy Efficiency and High-Performance Structures. 'What's R-Value? Do I really save money on electricity? What is a Net-zero ready home?' All these questions and more will be answered in this episode.

We highly recommend watching the video walkthrough of this podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IDIDistributors In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's own Ken Allison welcomes Apollo Energies CEO and President Mark Stout to show off a tool that will help your customers understand how much they could save by taking advantage of the 179D tax incentive.  Mark and Ken dissect the financial wisdom of insulating and air sealing commercial buildings of any size, revealing what may seem like an expense can actually become a profitable venture for your customers with the 179D tax program. Apollo Energies' new tool is designed to transform how upgrades are accounted for and valued. The episode guides us through the nuts and bolts of qualifying for tax deductions through energy savings that beat standard requirements, and how to appreciate the nuances of bonus depreciation in the current tax code. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business's profitability with the 179D tax rebate - a winning formula for your pocket and the planet. Get the 179D Incentive Evaluator at https://www.apolloenergiesinc.com/evaluator/index.php In this episode… 0:00 - Exploring the 179D tax rebate 2:43 - Signing up and logging in to the 179D Evaluator 3:36 - Example of adding upgrades like insulation and LED lighting to a commercial building to improve energy efficiency. Shows how this can lead to tax deductions through the 179D that reduce net project cost. 9:05 - Discussion of how Apollo Energies can do an audit, certify deductions, and manage the upgrades to ensure the project qualifies for the maximum incentives. This provides assurance if audited by the IRS.  

Are you a business owner looking to grow your company's value and profitability in the years ahead? Tune in to this insightful episode of the R-Value podcast, hosted by IDI's Ken Allison with guest economist Brian Beaulieu to get an expert forecast on the housing and construction markets. They dive into projections for housing permits, sales, interest rates, and remodeling through 2026. Brian Beaulieu has been an economist with the Institute for Trend Research since 1982, serving as its Chief Executive Officer since 1987. At the Institute, he has been engaged in applied research regarding business cycle trend analysis. Brian was also an economist for the US Department of Labor where he worked on the health care component of the Consumer Price Index. Brian is co-author with Alan Beaulieu of the books, Prosperity in the Age of Decline, Make Your Move, and children's book But I Want It. Brian provides his candid take on the Federal Reserve's impact, regional trends to watch, and factors like the labor shortage, material costs, and consumer savings rates. You'll come away with an honest outlook on risks ahead and wise counsel on investments, real estate, hiring, and steps to increase your personal net worth. If you want to position your business to not just survive, but thrive, in fluctuating economic times, don't miss this practical, forward-looking discussion. In this episode… 2:26 - Forecasting the 2024 housing market and future rate hikes 6:11 - Is the Fed's target of retrofitting 110 million homes by 2050 realistic? 10:20 - Regional trends in home building. Where will the housing hot spots be? 14:39 - When will materials pricing come down? 18:00 - Building a business that can weather turbulent economic conditions   For more information on ITR Economics, click here or visit one of their below social channels:  Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn

In this episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Marketing Manager Blake Moreau, IDI's HR Operations Manager Brenda Mattson and special guest Maddie Hollis dive into the essential aspects of running a compliant and profitable business. They explore the intricacies of employee state laws, overtime requirements, hiring practices, and the importance of transparent communication within the workplace.   Whether you're a small business owner or part of an HR team, the insights shared on wage and hour violations, proper documentation, and the potential fines for non-compliance will be invaluable to you.   Join the conversation as Maddie Hollis, author of the HR blog "HR Department Of One," shares her expertise on providing advice to small business owners, while Brenda offers her perspective on employment records and company culture. From the complexities of exempt positions to the significance of workers' compensation insurance, this episode is packed with practical advice and tools to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of employment law. Tune in to find your true value with R-Value and become an industry leader in your market!   1:39 - Why should you care about being compliant? 4:04 - Why Maddie calls her blog HR Department of One 5:24 - Top 5 things a business owner should do when hiring employees. 7:49 - The importance of transparent, factual communication 12:51 - When do you need to start withholding taxes for employees? 14:54 - Adhering to minimum wage and overtime laws. 19:39 - The difference between salary exempt and non exempt. 21:39 - Comp time vs. Overtime. 26:20 - Transparency and expectations for new hires 28:40 - When will you follow up with the employee?

Maybe you have been let down by an uncomfortable, cold, or deflated sleeping pad in the backcountry. If you have, you know that you never want to experience that again. Can an inflatable sleeping bag be comfortable, warm, and durable? How do you select the right one? In today's podcast, we have a deep-dive discussion on inflatable sleeping pads with Brandon Bowers, the Product Manager at Therm-a-Rest. This conversation will explain sleeping pad design and materials. A sleeping pad's warmth, as measured in "R-Value", and what that really means. Some misconceptions about sleeping pads, tips and tricks for using inflatable sleeping pads, and more. Therm-a-Rest NXT: https://www.thermarest.com/search?q=nxt SIG GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com

On today's show, I chat with Brandon Bowers from Therm-a-Rest about the R-value standard for testing sleeping pad warmth. We dive deep into how the testing is performed, how it may differ from in-field performance, and the process for developing the standard.

On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson (Outdoor Vitals Founder) sits down with Brigham (Outdoor Vitals Lead Designer) to go in-depth on OV's new sleeping pad: The Oblivion Sleeping Pad. Get yours: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/oblivion-sleeping-pad *** Oblivion Description: Getting good sleep on the trail isn't a “bonus” in the backcountry. It's absolutely necessary for your mind to be alert and for you to be fully present during your adventures, and a comfortable sleeping pad is one of the most important items to help you get the rest you need. The Oblivion Sleeping Pad is a more comfortable 3 season pad that will help you sleep better in the outdoors without carrying extra weight! The 3-inch thick tufted I-beam cushion construction will keep your shoulders and hips off the ground whether you're a side sleeper or if you sleep on your back. So what about insulation? Multi-layer reflective insulation gives the pad an R-Value of 3.5 (ASTM R-value Standard) - perfect for 3 season adventures! But we didn't stop there. We've added a reflective top fabric to help you retain as much of your own body heat as possible! What this means is that you get a sleeping pad that's warmer, more comfortable, & lightweight! You can sleep better in the backcountry without having to carry extra pounds with you!

Let's jump into this week's Work Tech Weekly newsletter from Steve Smith. As we near the end of 2022, it's hard to ignore the challenges facing the tech industry. This year has been one of the most difficult for the sector since 2001, and it's important to learn from the past and look ahead to the future. I highly encourage you to read this Wall Street Journal article about lessons to learn from the 2001 tech bust. An entire generation of investors, founders, and marketers have only known a time when the growth of big tech companies outpaced the broader market, and capital was easy to come by because interest rates were at historic lows. The market dynamics that encourage growth at all costs don't exist anymore. R-Value and Gross Profit Net Revenue Retention are high-value indicators for a reason. ...

In this episode we discuss the different types of sleeping pads and the ones we like the most.

Die meisten Unternehmer haben schon Alternativen zum 'time&material'- Pricing ausprobiert, z.B. Value Selling, Pakete oder Abos. In der Regel ohne Erfolg. Erklärung 1: Sie haben es nicht richtig gemacht. Kann sein, aber wahrscheinlicher ist Erklärung 2: Sie haben es bei den falschen Leads probiert. Bei welchen Leads man Value Selling knicken kann, bei welchen es besser funktioniert und wie die Lead-Generierung dazu aussehen soll, erklärt der neue Podcast. https://umsatzsprung.com/podcast/

At IDI, we like to push the envelope, do the unthinkable, achieve the impossible. With this podcast, we're doing just that by welcoming Mike Swift, VP and General Manager, and Kurt Walters the National Account Sales Manager for Owens Corning. You read that right, Owens Corning, one of the world's largest insulation manufacturers, is on the podcast and they are talking all about their recent acquisition of Natural Polymers and what that means for contractors across the United States. Mike and Kurt take us through the history of Owens Corning's relationship with spray foam, why they are embracing it now and how Natural Polymers became their manufacturer of choice. Owens Corning is building a sustainable future through material innovation and now one of those materials is spray foam.  In this podcast... 3:24 - Why Owens Corning is getting into spray foam now 5:41 - Installing spray foam the right way is the key to safety and customer satisfaction 8:36 - How spray foam is helping Owens Corning deliver the best R-Value solution to customers 13:30 - “If it wasn't Natural Polymers, we probably wouldn't be in the spray foam business right now.” 17:54 - The million dollar question…will we see pink spray foam soon? 20:38 - How this shift will not only mean new products but also new building practices and philosophies

Bill Althouse believes hemp has great potential to change the world, but he cautions against the common rhetoric — that hemp can magically fix all the world's problems. Instead, he said, the industry must focus on legitimization. “This means meeting all the rules, regulations, material specifications and testing standards of the non-hemp materials we're trying to replace with hemp,” he said. For hemp to succeed, it must be seen as legitimate in the eyes of the people outside of the hemp space — builders, engineers, textile manufacturers, etc. “After legitimization, we must compete, delivering higher performance at a lower price,” he added. On the Hemp Podcast this week, Althouse talks about the issues involved with bringing hemp into the mainstream and shares opinions that will make many people in the hemp industry uncomfortable. For example, he talks about why the American hempcrete industry can't definitively say what the R-Value of hemp is, and how making claims about hempcrete's insulating properties violates FTC rules. He describes the value chain of hemp as a textile and makes his case for why, in its current state, it will never be able to compete with cotton. He calls the hemp industry an “echo chamber,” saying that repeating the same unsubstantiated claims about hemp only damages the future of hemp. His experience in engineering, green building and hemp farming gives him credibility, and he uses that perspective to inject a shot of realism into the conversation. He's not all doom and gloom, though. He sees great promise in hemp, especially in emerging “lignin first” technology that he says has the potential to eliminate the need for decortication and degumming, the two steps in the process currently keeping hemp from competing with cotton. A voice in the wilderness or a cranky old man with an ax to grind? Decide for yourself. Learn More about What Bill is up to: Fat Pig Society https://fatpigsociety.com/ Industry group aims to develop high-CBD varieties that won't go hot https://hempindustrydaily.com/industry-group-aims-to-develop-high-cbd-varieties-that-wont-go-hot/ Cutting out the middleman to help small organic farmers https://hemptoday.net/cutting-out-the-middleman-to-help-small-organic-farmers/ Thanks to our sponsors! IND HEMP https://indhemp.com/ WEST TOWN BANK https://www.westtownbank.com//hemp Americhanvre Cast-Hemp https://americhanvre.com/ Sign up for the Hemp Newsletter https://www.lancasterfarming.com/newsletters/

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Choosing The Right Gear with Gabe Gerrish of Backwoods Pursuit. Choosing the right gear for your hunt can be a daunting task and it can take up a large part of your time and budget if you don't choose wisely.  This week Gabe talks about his gear reviews and how they can help you make those tough choices. This podcast is a couple of years old but the information is still very relevant.  Gabe covers the technical angle of the gear, like R Value of a sleeping pad, comfort temperatures of sleeping bags to tent materials.  This is a great show. Enjoy! 

Chris & Stephens talk about how R-Value is determined and how it differs from real R-Value when an insulation is installed in a house.

Q1 2022: 2.2 [USA] Dr. Christian Funke, Source For Alpha: Warum der amerikanische Aktienmarkt trotz der Fed-Politik auch 2022 überraschen kann +++ Vorteil für Value-Unternehmen +++ Abgrenzungsmerkmale im Tech-Bereich +++ Rolle des US-Dollar

Zach and Jacque talk about R Value a lot but what does it mean? and how does it benefit your wallet?

R-Value is an important measurement when installing insulation. But, when it comes to coatings, R-Value shouldn't really come up too much. The more important value for coatings is actually thermal conductivity or k-value. In this episode, we'll discuss the difference between the two and why thermal conductivity is important, especially when specifying or applying a thermal insulating coating.

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says NZ may not get back to zero cases of Covid-19, but vaccination is making all the difference. "We may not get back to zero," he told Morning Report. "The important thing is we're going to keep finding any infections and basically continue to contact trace, test, isolate people so that we stop the virus circulating in the community, and that is the aim." Bloomfield said vaccinations will help control delta and are the key to getting back to the freedoms NZ used to enjoy in alert level 1. "I don't think a level 1 scenario with Delta necessarily means a series of zero cases, because what we've got now of course, is vaccination. "And so what we're aiming to do now is get on top of this outbreak, which we've done, and continue to vaccinate and get that vaccination rate up over 90 percent. "That's absolutely our new means whereby we will be able to get back to the freedoms we had under level 1, and we're all keen to do that." Bloomfield also said he could not give an R Value, the rate the virus spreads, for the current outbreak due to the small number of cases, but it was estimated at 0.4 a couple of weeks ago. "When you've got so few cases, at this point in the outbreak, you can't really model the R value anymore."

A Covid-19 modeller says the current Delta outbreak is here to stay. Daily cases have been bouncing around in the 20s and teens for the past week and have yet to fall below 10. Wigram Capital's Rodney Jones has been tracking the numbers virus and said the R-Value or the rate it can spread is still too high. "Well, this is a classic Delta outbreak where you just can't catch up with it, you're always chasing it down, but you never catch it," he said "There's always cases in the background in the community, and they pop into view, and that creates the numbers that we receive." He said it was unlikely that New Zealand would ever get to zero cases and instead numbers were likely to drift higher. The R-value is moving around too much, making elimination of the Delta outbreak pretty much impossible, Jones said. "For elimination to work, you need an R-value around 0.4, which is what we had in the first outbreak in 2020, and we haven't got down there this time. "In our models, we got down to 0.6 for a few days, and then it kind of bounces back." Jones is now preparing New Zealanders for the way life will need to be when we live with the virus. He said even when vaccination rates are up, there will still be a layer of restrictions people will need to follow to keep on top of life now with the virus. "We have to adjust, we have to stop looking back in the rear-view mirror, we have to stop holding on to our successes of last year, this is different. "We can succeed, but we're going to succeed in a different way, and it may be better long term. "That means learning to live with the virus." He said he knows that is a statement people reject, but the virus is in animal and humans globally, and it's not going away. He said no country has successfully managed to eliminate Delta, but there are now some countries successfully learning to live with the virus. Right now, strict restrictions are the right thing to do because the levels of vaccination are not high enough, said Jones. However even once that happens, he said there will still be some controls in our toolkit to work with the new Delta life. "We need rapid testing, we need for people to be able to self-test, that will be the most important, we need to for people to be responsible for monitoring themselves. "Masks like we have are going to be a part of their life from now on, we're not going back to no masks, we will probably still have limitations on the size that people can gather till we're really confident we can manage a particular level of cases."   Jones said this would be the way we need to live for as long as the virus represents a threat. "In the last 18 months, we've lived in echo with the freedoms we've had, we lived in echo of a prior world that doesn't exist. "That's now over and we have to move forward." He said this idea will upset people because the country was so unified on elimination and our past success. "We've got anchored around 'New Zealand was different', that we were able to eliminate the virus, that we had a degree of social cohesion that we could do that other countries had failed. "We did do that in 2020, and we did do that for most of 2021. "But one day that would fail, and now is probably that time."

A Covid-19 modeller says the current Delta outbreak is here to stay. Daily cases have been bouncing around in the 20s and teens for the past week and have yet to fall below 10. Wigram Capital's Rodney Jones has been tracking the numbers virus and said the R-Value or the rate it can spread is still too high. "Well, this is a classic Delta outbreak where you just can't catch up with it, you're always chasing it down, but you never catch it," he said "There's always cases in the background in the community, and they pop into view, and that creates the numbers that we receive." He said it was unlikely that New Zealand would ever get to zero cases and instead numbers were likely to drift higher. The R-value is moving around too much, making elimination of the Delta outbreak pretty much impossible, Jones said. "For elimination to work, you need an R-value around 0.4, which is what we had in the first outbreak in 2020, and we haven't got down there this time. "In our models, we got down to 0.6 for a few days, and then it kind of bounces back." Jones is now preparing New Zealanders for the way life will need to be when we live with the virus. He said even when vaccination rates are up, there will still be a layer of restrictions people will need to follow to keep on top of life now with the virus. "We have to adjust, we have to stop looking back in the rear-view mirror, we have to stop holding on to our successes of last year, this is different. "We can succeed, but we're going to succeed in a different way, and it may be better long term. "That means learning to live with the virus." He said he knows that is a statement people reject, but the virus is in animal and humans globally, and it's not going away. He said no country has successfully managed to eliminate Delta, but there are now some countries successfully learning to live with the virus. Right now, strict restrictions are the right thing to do because the levels of vaccination are not high enough, said Jones. However even once that happens, he said there will still be some controls in our toolkit to work with the new Delta life. "We need rapid testing, we need for people to be able to self-test, that will be the most important, we need to for people to be responsible for monitoring themselves. "Masks like we have are going to be a part of their life from now on, we're not going back to no masks, we will probably still have limitations on the size that people can gather till we're really confident we can manage a particular level of cases."   Jones said this would be the way we need to live for as long as the virus represents a threat. "In the last 18 months, we've lived in echo with the freedoms we've had, we lived in echo of a prior world that doesn't exist. "That's now over and we have to move forward." He said this idea will upset people because the country was so unified on elimination and our past success. "We've got anchored around 'New Zealand was different', that we were able to eliminate the virus, that we had a degree of social cohesion that we could do that other countries had failed. "We did do that in 2020, and we did do that for most of 2021. "But one day that would fail, and now is probably that time."

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says NZ may not get back to zero cases of Covid-19, but vaccination is making all the difference. "We may not get back to zero," he told Morning Report. "The important thing is we're going to keep finding any infections and basically continue to contact trace, test, isolate people so that we stop the virus circulating in the community, and that is the aim." Bloomfield said vaccinations will help control delta and are the key to getting back to the freedoms NZ used to enjoy in alert level 1. "I don't think a level 1 scenario with Delta necessarily means a series of zero cases, because what we've got now of course, is vaccination. "And so what we're aiming to do now is get on top of this outbreak, which we've done, and continue to vaccinate and get that vaccination rate up over 90 percent. "That's absolutely our new means whereby we will be able to get back to the freedoms we had under level 1, and we're all keen to do that." Bloomfield also said he could not give an R Value, the rate the virus spreads, for the current outbreak due to the small number of cases, but it was estimated at 0.4 a couple of weeks ago. "When you've got so few cases, at this point in the outbreak, you can't really model the R value anymore."

Amid fears of an impending third wave of coronavirus, a steady rise in R-values in some of the states is indicating that the second wave may not have ebbed all the way yet. The R value indicates the speed at which the COVID-19 infection is spreading amongst the population and, according to the Centre, certain states and Union Territories – like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, Mizoram and Karnataka – have all reported an R-value of more than 1. This means that one COVID-positive person is infecting more than one person. The situation is especially worrying in Kerala, which tops the chart in R-value at 1.22, and has been reporting a huge spike in cases as well.  Almost 49.85 percent of the total cases in India in the past week were, in fact, reported from this state. A few other states like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are also seeing a significant weekly rise in coronavirus infections. The concern over an uptick in R-value was flagged by the Centre's COVID Task Force which said that this shows the pandemic is not even close to being over.  Dr VK Paul, who leads the COVID task force, also cautioned that R-value should be 0.6 or below. If it has gone over 1, it shows it is a significant problem and the virus wants to spread. So, how concerned should we be? What does the rising R-value mean for India's fight against COVID-19? Does it signal the beginning of a third wave? Tune in! Producer and Host: Shorbori Purkayastha Guests: Dr Gagandeep Kang, Professor at the Christian Medical College, Vellore, and one of country's most prominent virologists Editor: Vaishali Sood Music: Big Bang Fuzz Listen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng

First, Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary talks about the outcome of the latest military level talks between India and China, and the areas from where China refuses to move.Next, Indian Express' Ashish Aaryan, talks about a recent letter that KM Birla wrote to the Central government in an effort to save Vodafone Idea. He explains the significance of this letter, and what a duopoly in the telecom industry would mean for customers (08:34).And in the end, a quick look at the government's warning about the ongoing pandemic (21:30).

                              DIY House Medic  Podcast Show NotesSponsored by Legal Shield Season:  2Episode:  59Episode Title:  How To Save Energy in Your Home Part 3 All About DoorsEpisode Summary:Save some energy and save some money. In Part 3 of this 4 part series Contractor John will share with you energy saving information regarding entry doors along with tips and tricks that you can use to save energy dollars. Plus the listener of the week question and prepping for Jeopardy!  Resources mentioned in this episode: Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909 Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor JohnRoy Worley Voice OversAccess the Word Dyslexia Help First Aid KitClotting Cloth Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page3 French Hens Country Market Contractor John Video “How to Turn Off Water and Gas in Your Home” Energy Star website https://www.energystar.gov/National Fenestration Council http://www.nfrc.orgEnvironmental Protection Agency https://www.epa.gov/ Therma-Tru https://www.thermatru.com/Therma-Tru Tax Credit https://thermatru.widen.net/s/8j9vf2sjrz/21_flyer_energystar_taxcredit  U-Value …..for windows fall between 0.00 and 2.00 The lower the U-value, the better.R-Value….. for steel doors R-5, to R-6 excluding a R-Value….. for Wood Doors R-2.17R-Value for Fiberglass doors R-10 to R-12AL…. Air Leakage ratings between 0.1 – 0.3. Lower is better. Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for followingContractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel.

                              DIY House Medic  Podcast Show NotesSponsored by Legal Shield Season:  2Episode:  58Episode Title:  How To Save Energy in Your Home Part 2 All About WindowsEpisode Summary:Save some energy and save some money. In Part 2 of this 4 part series Contractor John will share with you energy saving information along with tips and tricks that you can use to save energy dollars. Plus the listener of the week question and prepping for Jeopardy!  Resources mentioned in this episode: Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909 Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor JohnRoy Worley Voice OversAccess the Word Dyslexia Help First Aid KitClotting Cloth Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page3 French Hens Country Market Energy Star website https://www.energystar.gov/National Fenestration Council http://www.nfrc.org U-Value …..for windows fall between 0.20 and 1.20. The lower the U-value, the better.R-Value….. for windows R-5, but  R-7 is more the standard. The higher the betterSHGC….. solar heat gain coefficient. On a scale from 0 to 1 good range of 0.40 to 0.60 during winter and below .40 in the summer.VT…..Visible transmittance is expressed as a number between 0 and 1. The higher the VT, the more light is transmitted. Best VT values between 0.30 and 0.70.AL…. Air Leakage ratings between 0.1 – 0.3. Lower is better.CR…..Condensation Resistance a number between 1 and 100. Lower is better. Ask questions, post comments at the Contractor John/DIY House Medic Facebook Page Visit the Contractor John website and receive a free monthly Home Maintenance Checklist for followingContractor John Visit the Contractor John YouTube Channel and please Subscribe to my channel.

Continuing my conversation with Tom the Attic Fanatic from Koala Insulation. What is R-Value? Tom from Koala answers that question.  Want to save money on your heating and cooling bills?  In this episode we will show you how you can improve the value of your home, save money on energy bills and be a whole lot more comfortable in your home!   In this episode Joe and Tom talk about saving you, our listener money and creating comfort in your home.  How does blown in insulation save you money?  This question is answered the "Attic Fanatic" as well as many other interesting facts and tips.  Koala Insulation offers comfort solutions for homeowners to save money on their utility bills, be more comfortable in all seasons and to improve the value of their home.  Missed the show?  Need some help with your attic health? Then call (281) 677-3080. Koala is here to solve your insulation and ventilation problems!

The 1st Check A Pro Radio Show of the Year!  Thanks for tuning in!  Joe asked Tom from Koala Insulation to stop by with some New Year offers on saving money in your home.  Are you utility bills too high?  How is the climate in you home?  Tom answers questions such as what R-Value should you have in your attic insulation to keeping your attic temperature and humidity in check with a Solar Attic Fan.  Oh and by the way the Fed extended the 26% Federal Tax Credit for now. So not too late to get in on the deal from Uncle Sam.

For a while now, the R-Value team has wanted to bring in guests that were not just vendors or product specialists. Focusing more on individuals that who have great experience and life stories to share that can inspire listeners in their professional and personal lives. That lead to today's amazing guest Geoff Costa, Atlantic District Manager at IDI, West Point grad, and veteran of the Iraq War. Travis and Don talk with him about his time at West Point and in active duty, and how it lead him on the path to where he is now. They also get down to business, discussing lack of quality labor, recruitment, how to retain good people, the importance of training, and career of job. They finish with Geoff expressing what he believes are the most important qualities of a good leader.  11:20 - Deciding on West Point18:30 - Forced to Fail22:18 - How to proceed25:45 - Stuff got real30:44 - The mind quits before the body36:44 - The lack of labor problem39:11 - 4 key tasks to success56:26 - Leadership = Selfless Service 

Go into your local or national bank and ask them about financing a new spray foam rig and be prepared to get a blank stare. That's why each week the R-Value podcast brings in experts in the industry to give you the most specialized information around. This week is no different. Travis, Don and Aaron welcome Josh Penman, National Business Development Manager for American Financial Partners (AFP). Josh works with new and existing businesses to meet their financial needs, and the most importantly, he knows the industry. AFP offers up to 100% financing on terms up to seven years. Josh shares his experience and guidance on what type of equipment can be financed, the best time to finance, how to get the best rates, how quickly you can get approved, and what financing looks like right now as we look forward to the recovery post-Covid-19. Trade in blank stares for someone who cares. 3:14 - Why you should choose AFP9:17 - Dealing with COVID-1911:56 - How to prepare for the recovery? Should I finance?14:00 - Appreciating the value of family time17:22 - How to set yourself up for the best financing18:55 - Don's not-so-dumb question20:40 - How quickly can I be approved for financing22:06 - Remember lead time for the rig

The people that are leading the way in spray foam innovation are leading the way in the market place right now.On this episode, Travis and Don welcome Ben Brown, President and CEO of Natural Polymers. Ben has been working behind the scenes for 22 years to make the chemicals in your spray foam more efficient, better for the environment and better for your customers. Ben takes you in the laboratory and the research and development room to show you the past, present and future of spray foam technology.Natural Polymers LLC is dedicated to the development of high-quality Urethane Systems with low VOC signatures and an environmentally friendly, raw material base. Their petroleum and natural-based products are third-party tested, meeting and often times exceeding industry standards.3:26 - Working with the chemicals behind your favorite spray foam6:57 - Dinosaurs of the early days of spray foam11:49 - How Ben has made spray foam more efficient and safer through technologies like Natural-Therm Zero Plus 17:53 - When an R-Value isn't exactly as advertised21:54 - Why Ben is leading his chemists out of the lab and into the field25:46 - What's the future market for new spray foam technology?29:27 - How Natural Polymers is scaling up and still focusing on quality products.33:17 - What's the draw to Natural Polymers LLC?

Despite Hattie Mancock's insistence to the contrary, at least two studies released today show the R value is rising, and may be at or above 1 in the South West and North West. Meanwhile, the U-turn on masks continues. This weekend hundreds of thousands plan to participate in Black Lives Matter protests against the racist murder of George Floyd. *Contains swearing*

Radio Sweden brings you a roundup of the main news in Sweden on May 15th 2020. Presenter: Keith Foster Producer: Kris Boswell

Episode 209 ~ February 13, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics John Van Barriger has been doing a lot of winter camping lately. He fills us in on where and some things he has discovered There is a new ASTM FF3340 R-Value rating system for sleeping pads which will make it better for you when trying […]

Episode 209 ~ February 13, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics John Van Barriger has been doing a lot of winter camping lately. He fills us in on where and some things he has discovered There is a new ASTM FF3340 R-Value rating system for sleeping pads which will make it better for you when trying […]

Will 2020 be the year of the R-Value for Sleeping Pads? Will it be standardized? On this Episode we talk about the evolution of backcountry sleeping pads – and the exciting NEW standardization to look for in 2020. We believe some of the new trends up and coming may just take the air right outta […]

2.2 [USA] Till Christian Budelmann / Kapitalmarktexperte, Bergos Berenberg: Keine Rezession in 2020 und Zeit für Value Keine Rezession in Sicht +++ viele US-Aktien sind hoch bewertet +++ die falsche Angebotspolitik der USA +++ wie sich europäische Investoren internationalisieren

Can a wall plummet from R-50 to R-12 because of the studs? In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Smegal, M.A. SC a Senior Project Manager with RDH Building Science Laboratories breaking down the nuts, bolts, what, why and how of R-value, insulation, and building assemblies.

New Terminator and Total War games were announced this week, but the juiciest news juice comes from the sludge sandwich of the ESA’s leaked plans for E3. 00:01:11 - Corrections 00:04:23 - A Total War Saga: Troy 00:09:20 - Terminator: Resistance 00:16:12 - Leaked E3 2020 Pitch Deck 00:46:34 - Podcast Halftime 00:48:58 - Rockstar Games Launcher 00:52:52 - L&R: Can Apple Arcade Compete? 01:02:53 - L&R: Thoughts on Sirfetch’d 01:07:30 - L&R: Value of Experience in Difficulty Discussion 01:15:43 - Time for Bets 01:20:21 - Closing Thank you to our official sponsors! ViewSonic - https://www.viewsonic.com/elite Car Keys Express - https://carkeysexpress.com/store Hoeg Law - http://www.hoeglaw.com SOS Children's Villages - https://www.sos-usa.org/take-action/donate-for-a-child

If you build #residential #highrises or need to know the latest in #energy #insulation #stepcode, this one's for you. "The designs of our buildings are going to change..." "Windows that absorb energy from the sun..." "Passive house came from Austria in Europe..." https://lnkd.in/g9fqP7E An absolute pleasure having our special guests over today: Payam Bahman BBA CTR from SOPREMA Canada Sunny Goel and Monique Tute from Convoy Supply On this episode, Payam and Sunny give us the latest in #buildingscience, #insulation, #buildingcode, #highrises, #energy, and all things #buildingenvelope. Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/gjsJvFr #passivehouse #walls #rvalues #stepcode #building #supply #buildingmaterials #designbuild

What is the difference between R-Value and U-Factor and why should you care?

Lowe’s Destroyed My Life and Home We moved in when I was in the 5th grade back in 1975. It was a beautiful country family home with a huge yard, two creeks and only 12 minutes to the State Capitol, and 3 miles to town. It was a solid well-built home, very clean and perfect for raising kids in a great neighborhood. Everyone here knows us, and respected us because we worked hard and helped our neighbors when needed, we went to our local church, I cut most of my neighbor’s grass growing up, I couldn’t ask for a better place to live or to raise my own kids. I lived here my whole life. I only moved out when I was married twice, but I moved back in after my first divorce and back with my second wife Just after my dad died in 2008. Both my mom and dad had cancer at the same time and my mom needed me. My mom told me she wanted to put on a new roof on our home because the roof we had wasn’t attractive. We had a newer nice sheet roof professionally installed some years before, but my mom never did like the color of it and wanted a dark grey almost black roof to match the house shutters. We put a lot of care and time in this family home and it was being handed down to me being the only son. I lived here; I had to help my mom since she herself couldn’t do a lot on her own with her having cancer. Both my mom and dad loved this home as I did too, lots of care went into our home. I always painted it, I kept the yard cut perfectly, it was very well kept, just ask any of my 40 years plus neighbors. We had double insulation in attic, thermal pane windows, and brand new $10,000 oak kitchen cabinets that were also bought and installed by Lowe’s and just paid off before the roof was installed. My mom went to Lowe’s and they sold her a $10,000. roof she wanted to put on my home as a gift while she was still alive. At first, I was pretty upset with her paying $10k for a roof knowing that was two to three times the price of the competitor’s price. She told me they would charge parts and labor to her Lowe’s credit card and it was the best roof made they told her and it would be installed by the most trusted name in the business, “Lowe’s”. She told me she wanted to give me the home to raise my kids here just as they raised me here in our home, my family home. She said she felt comfortable with Lowe’s installing it. I respect and love my mom deeply. Lowe’s started late 2011 installing this new top of the line roof and was finished just before Christmas 2011. Three weeks into December it rained, and we filled up three five-gallon buckets to the top for a leaking roof. Being under warranty Lowe’s came out and made a repair. In fact, every rain, every snow it leaked, and they came out to fix it for the first year and let me tell you it leaked a lot! After one year they refused to come fix it without charging us and it was one repair after another. Some repairs didn’t show signs of leaking if it was a light rain, but if it was a hard rain or inches of snow it leaked pretty badly. I know we spent thousands more on repairs after the warranty ran out. We had to buy two Kenmore dehumidifiers, and a Rainbow carpet steam vac to suck up the moisture from the regular leaks. Many times, while I was in college my paperwork would get wet overnight from a new leak if I left it out on our table. The leaks were mostly over the restroom, dining room, kitchen, laundry room. Heavy rains it leaked over the other rooms too. Once I took my winter coat out of my closet as winter set in and it was covered in mold and wouldn’t come clean, this has happened too many of our personal things because you never knew where it would leak. I bought two brands new Catnaper couches and a new bunk bed with memory foam mattresses while I was in college on WV works program for $4,000. And they were covered in mold in no time even with the dehumidifiers running around the clock. I went to college to be a music teacher and I made a recording studio in our living room and even with the dehumidifiers running much of my gear shorted out because of moisture. I put the gear in a local repair shop and this was confirmed moisture damage costing me many thousands of dollars from loss of gear, loss of work. I was also a well-known radio host, I hosted many of my radio shows with millions of listeners from my home studio on G.H.T.R. (GHTALKRADIO.COM) worldwide podcast and having many of the world’ largest podcast radio shows like; Late Night with Rob & Kris, Kris Allen’s Worldwide Monster Theater, Night at the Round Table, and the Morning Meltdown. I was forced to quit when I had to move out of my house many years later and live in a tiny camper. I was told I had to move out after I had a waterline bust two years ago. My home owner insurance didn’t feel they were responsible because a water line in my wall froze. Now my home was almost 100% heated with wood from large wood stove less than 12 feet from the waterline that bust. This was a very cold winter and I was keeping the wood stove hot around the clock and my electric furnace and electric heaters on. It seemed like I could not keep the house warm at all and this house was made for cold winters with an extra layer of insulation in the attic, a drop celling and new thermal pane windows throughout the house. My insurance company sent out Advanced Engineering to look at my house from top to bottom and they made a very detailed report of their findings on my home. The engineer told me whatever idiots installed my roof were responsible for my waterline busting and my floors buckling. He also told me my walls were soaked because whomever put the shingle roof on the 2 -1/4 grade slope should have use metal or better than metal, rubber. Plus, they cut the overhang off at the edge of the roof allowing water to soak my walls giving me a very little if any R-Value insulating thus busting the waterline and flooding my floors. The floors nails were rust rotting staying wet from the walls. He also said the valley of the house wasn’t installed right and there was a total of three code violations on my roof filling my home with mold, black mold too. We were unaware of mold filling our walls, our celling and floors before this but me and my kids have been sick with many breathing issues not long after the new roof was installed. My two boys had missed lots of school, in and out of Kid care and other local pediatrics for asthma like symptoms. They were given breathing treatments and even rented a nebulizer because we were completely unaware of the mold growing unseen inside the walls before we found out later found on. I remember cleaning under our new couches and as I pulled them away from the walls I was horrified of what I seen growing on the back sides of these two couches, mold, lots of it too on both walls and couches! Countless times we fell asleep on these couches watching TV……. what is growing inside our lungs now I often wonder. I called Lowe’s and told them this MUST STOP NOW, in fear of our lives, my kid’s lives, enough was enough! The manager of the local Lowe’s pretty much called me a liar when I told him they charged labor and parts on our Lowe’s card. He replied with an attitude; SIR, WE DO NOT ADD LABOR ON YOUR CARD! PARTS YES BUT NOT LABOR! I told him they did, but he would not believe me or listen to me. Now with the years of damage for water leaking from the roof and now busted waterline, kids being sick (me too) and my electric bill going through the roof heating the house and running not one but two dehumidifiers and all of the extra wood I had to cut and or buy, losing my gear and home to moisture damage taking money out of my pockets and now being called a liar I think I about lost it. I took the contract to see their store manager to put my contract in his face……but he wouldn’t see me! I did however see another manager and they finally sent out their insurance manager, Kevin Mullins. When Mr. Mullins pulled up he said he didn’t even have to get out of his car, he said he seen the work on the 2-1/4 pitch roof and he knew they were guilty. Mr. Mullins brought out three different contractors I met when they came to look at my house to fix my house they would never return? They would never show up except the last one, the third one and this was Chris Jones, from Classic Construction, from Huntington, W.V. I found out later from Mr. Jones at Classic Construction that Mr. Mullins lied saying I chased off the other two contractors, that was crazy, I was very excited to finally get my house fixed, and why would I dare chase them off. Mr. Mullins told me whatever was needed for the repairs would be taken care of. They even called around for the hotels with a kitchenette to put me in until the work was finished plus expenses and at the time the rooms were about $200 per day. Lowe’s paid me $7500 for the first month. They hired Classic Construction to remove everything I owned from my home. Almost everything was thrown away, my brand-new couches, bunk beds, my bed, and my furniture; my appliances including my 3-month-old stainless steel refrigerator because the refrigerator’s fan sucked in the mold spores and it would not be safe for saving since food was kept inside (it too was bought at Lowe’s). I lost all of my family’s photos! I lost things impossible to add a price tag to it like videos of me as a baby, and my kids first born. I sang to them while inside their mom on video. I had a hope chest of things I made from kinder garden on, I had 8 world hit songs on the world charts and my music recording reels of my songs recorded in Nashville were damaged by mold, my books, newspapers and magazines I had been featured in, all of my awards I spent my whole life training for, won or received, everything gone. I was left without one single photo of my dad, or my kids, my childhood was completely gone as with my kids past childhood gone too. Lowe’s insurance manage Mr. Mullins told me I didn’t have to stay in the hotel, I could stay wherever

Lowe’s Destroyed My Life and HomeWe moved in when I was in the 5th grade back in 1975. It was a beautiful country family home with a huge yard, two creeks and only 12 minutes to the State Capitol, and 3 miles to town. It was a solid well-built home, very clean and perfect for raising kids in a great neighborhood. Everyone here knows us, and respected us because we worked hard and helped our neighbors when needed, we went to our local church, I cut most of my neighbor’s grass growing up, I couldn’t ask for a better place to live or to raise my own kids. I lived here my whole life. I only moved out when I was married twice, but I moved back in after my first divorce and back with my second wife Just after my dad died in 2008. Both my mom and dad had cancer at the same time and my mom needed me. My mom told me she wanted to put on a new roof on our home because the roof we had wasn’t attractive. We had a newer nice sheet roof professionally installed some years before, but my mom never did like the color of it and wanted a dark grey almost black roof to match the house shutters. We put a lot of care and time in this family home and it was being handed down to me being the only son. I lived here; I had to help my mom since she herself couldn’t do a lot on her own with her having cancer. Both my mom and dad loved this home as I did too, lots of care went into our home. I always painted it, I kept the yard cut perfectly, it was very well kept, just ask any of my 40 years plus neighbors. We had double insulation in attic, thermal pane windows, and brand new $10,000 oak kitchen cabinets that were also bought and installed by Lowe’s and just paid off before the roof was installed. My mom went to Lowe’s and they sold her a $10,000. roof she wanted to put on my home as a gift while she was still alive. At first, I was pretty upset with her paying $10k for a roof knowing that was two to three times the price of the competitor’s price. She told me they would charge parts and labor to her Lowe’s credit card and it was the best roof made they told her and it would be installed by the most trusted name in the business, “Lowe’s”. She told me she wanted to give me the home to raise my kids here just as they raised me here in our home, my family home. She said she felt comfortable with Lowe’s installing it. I respect and love my mom deeply.Lowe’s started late 2011 installing this new top of the line roof and was finished just before Christmas 2011. Three weeks into December it rained, and we filled up three five-gallon buckets to the top for a leaking roof. Being under warranty Lowe’s came out and made a repair. In fact, every rain, every snow it leaked, and they came out to fix it for the first year and let me tell you it leaked a lot! After one year they refused to come fix it without charging us and it was one repair after another. Some repairs didn’t show signs of leaking if it was a light rain, but if it was a hard rain or inches of snow it leaked pretty badly. I know we spent thousands more on repairs after the warranty ran out. We had to buy two Kenmore dehumidifiers, and a Rainbow carpet steam vac to suck up the moisture from the regular leaks. Many times, while I was in college my paperwork would get wet overnight from a new leak if I left it out on our table. The leaks were mostly over the restroom, dining room, kitchen, laundry room. Heavy rains it leaked over the other rooms too. Once I took my winter coat out of my closet as winter set in and it was covered in mold and wouldn’t come clean, this has happened too many of our personal things because you never knew where it would leak. I bought two brands new Catnaper couches and a new bunk bed with memory foam mattresses while I was in college on WV works program for $4,000. And they were covered in mold in no time even with the dehumidifiers running around the clock. I went to college to be a music teacher and I made a recording studio in our living room and even with the dehumidifiers running much of my gear shorted out because of moisture. I put the gear in a local repair shop and this was confirmed moisture damage costing me many thousands of dollars from loss of gear, loss of work. I was also a well-known radio host, I hosted many of my radio shows with millions of listeners from my home studio on G.H.T.R. (GHTALKRADIO.COM) worldwide podcast and having many of the world’ largest podcast radio shows like; Late Night with Rob & Kris, Kris Allen’s Worldwide Monster Theater, Night at the Round Table, and the Morning Meltdown. I was forced to quit when I had to move out of my house many years later and live in a tiny camper.I was told I had to move out after I had a waterline bust two years ago. My home owner insurance didn’t feel they were responsible because a water line in my wall froze. Now my home was almost 100% heated with wood from large wood stove less than 12 feet from the waterline that bust. This was a very cold winter and I was keeping the wood stove hot around the clock and my electric furnace and electric heaters on. It seemed like I could not keep the house warm at all and this house was made for cold winters with an extra layer of insulation in the attic, a drop celling and new thermal pane windows throughout the house. My insurance company sent out Advanced Engineering to look at my house from top to bottom and they made a very detailed report of their findings on my home. The engineer told me whatever idiots installed my roof were responsible for my waterline busting and my floors buckling. He also told me my walls were soaked because whomever put the shingle roof on the 2 -1/4 grade slope should have use metal or better than metal, rubber. Plus, they cut the overhang off at the edge of the roof allowing water to soak my walls giving me a very little if any R-Value insulating thus busting the waterline and flooding my floors. The floors nails were rust rotting staying wet from the walls. He also said the valley of the house wasn’t installed right and there was a total of three code violations on my roof filling my home with mold, black mold too. We were unaware of mold filling our walls, our celling and floors before this but me and my kids have been sick with many breathing issues not long after the new roof was installed. My two boys had missed lots of school, in and out of Kid care and other local pediatrics for asthma like symptoms. They were given breathing treatments and even rented a nebulizer because we were completely unaware of the mold growing unseen inside the walls before we found out later found on. I remember cleaning under our new couches and as I pulled them away from the walls I was horrified of what I seen growing on the back sides of these two couches, mold, lots of it too on both walls and couches! Countless times we fell asleep on these couches watching TV……. what is growing inside our lungs now I often wonder. I called Lowe’s and told them this MUST STOP NOW, in fear of our lives, my kid’s lives, enough was enough! The manager of the local Lowe’s pretty much called me a liar when I told him they charged labor and parts on our Lowe’s card. He replied with an attitude; SIR, WE DO NOT ADD LABOR ON YOUR CARD! PARTS YES BUT NOT LABOR! I told him they did, but he would not believe me or listen to me. Now with the years of damage for water leaking from the roof and now busted waterline, kids being sick (me too) and my electric bill going through the roof heating the house and running not one but two dehumidifiers and all of the extra wood I had to cut and or buy, losing my gear and home to moisture damage taking money out of my pockets and now being called a liar I think I about lost it. I took the contract to see their store manager to put my contract in his face……but he wouldn’t see me! I did however see another manager and they finally sent out their insurance manager, Kevin Mullins. When Mr. Mullins pulled up he said he didn’t even have to get out of his car, he said he seen the work on the 2-1/4 pitch roof and he knew they were guilty. Mr. Mullins brought out three different contractors I met when they came to look at my house to fix my house they would never return? They would never show up except the last one, the third one and this was Chris Jones, from Classic Construction, from Huntington, W.V. I found out later from Mr. Jones at Classic Construction that Mr. Mullins lied saying I chased off the other two contractors, that was crazy, I was very excited to finally get my house fixed, and why would I dare chase them off. Mr. Mullins told me whatever was needed for the repairs would be taken care of. They even called around for the hotels with a kitchenette to put me in until the work was finished plus expenses and at the time the rooms were about $200 per day. Lowe’s paid me $7500 for the first month. They hired Classic Construction to remove everything I owned from my home. Almost everything was thrown away, my brand-new couches, bunk beds, my bed, and my furniture; my appliances including my 3-month-old stainless steel refrigerator because the refrigerator’s fan sucked in the mold spores and it would not be safe for saving since food was kept inside (it too was bought at Lowe’s). I lost all of my family’s photos! I lost things impossible to add a price tag to it like videos of me as a baby, and my kids first born. I sang to them while inside their mom on video. I had a hope chest of things I made from kinder garden on, I had 8 world hit songs on the world charts and my music recording reels of my songs recorded in Nashville were damaged by mold, my books, newspapers and magazines I had been featured in, all of my awards I spent my whole life training for, won or received, everything gone. I was left without one single photo of my dad, or my kids, my childhood was completely gone as with my kids past childhood gone too. Lowe’s insurance manage Mr. Mullins told me I didn’t have to stay in the hotel, I could stay wherever

Lowe’s Destroyed My Life and HomeWe moved in when I was in the 5th grade back in 1975. It was a beautiful country family home with a huge yard, two creeks and only 12 minutes to the State Capitol, and 3 miles to town. It was a solid well-built home, very clean and perfect for raising kids in a great neighborhood. Everyone here knows us, and respected us because we worked hard and helped our neighbors when needed, we went to our local church, I cut most of my neighbor’s grass growing up, I couldn’t ask for a better place to live or to raise my own kids. I lived here my whole life. I only moved out when I was married twice, but I moved back in after my first divorce and back with my second wife Just after my dad died in 2008. Both my mom and dad had cancer at the same time and my mom needed me. My mom told me she wanted to put on a new roof on our home because the roof we had wasn’t attractive. We had a newer nice sheet roof professionally installed some years before, but my mom never did like the color of it and wanted a dark grey almost black roof to match the house shutters. We put a lot of care and time in this family home and it was being handed down to me being the only son. I lived here; I had to help my mom since she herself couldn’t do a lot on her own with her having cancer. Both my mom and dad loved this home as I did too, lots of care went into our home. I always painted it, I kept the yard cut perfectly, it was very well kept, just ask any of my 40 years plus neighbors. We had double insulation in attic, thermal pane windows, and brand new $10,000 oak kitchen cabinets that were also bought and installed by Lowe’s and just paid off before the roof was installed. My mom went to Lowe’s and they sold her a $10,000. roof she wanted to put on my home as a gift while she was still alive. At first, I was pretty upset with her paying $10k for a roof knowing that was two to three times the price of the competitor’s price. She told me they would charge parts and labor to her Lowe’s credit card and it was the best roof made they told her and it would be installed by the most trusted name in the business, “Lowe’s”. She told me she wanted to give me the home to raise my kids here just as they raised me here in our home, my family home. She said she felt comfortable with Lowe’s installing it. I respect and love my mom deeply.Lowe’s started late 2011 installing this new top of the line roof and was finished just before Christmas 2011. Three weeks into December it rained, and we filled up three five-gallon buckets to the top for a leaking roof. Being under warranty Lowe’s came out and made a repair. In fact, every rain, every snow it leaked, and they came out to fix it for the first year and let me tell you it leaked a lot! After one year they refused to come fix it without charging us and it was one repair after another. Some repairs didn’t show signs of leaking if it was a light rain, but if it was a hard rain or inches of snow it leaked pretty badly. I know we spent thousands more on repairs after the warranty ran out. We had to buy two Kenmore dehumidifiers, and a Rainbow carpet steam vac to suck up the moisture from the regular leaks. Many times, while I was in college my paperwork would get wet overnight from a new leak if I left it out on our table. The leaks were mostly over the restroom, dining room, kitchen, laundry room. Heavy rains it leaked over the other rooms too. Once I took my winter coat out of my closet as winter set in and it was covered in mold and wouldn’t come clean, this has happened too many of our personal things because you never knew where it would leak. I bought two brands new Catnaper couches and a new bunk bed with memory foam mattresses while I was in college on WV works program for $4,000. And they were covered in mold in no time even with the dehumidifiers running around the clock. I went to college to be a music teacher and I made a recording studio in our living room and even with the dehumidifiers running much of my gear shorted out because of moisture. I put the gear in a local repair shop and this was confirmed moisture damage costing me many thousands of dollars from loss of gear, loss of work. I was also a well-known radio host, I hosted many of my radio shows with millions of listeners from my home studio on G.H.T.R. (GHTALKRADIO.COM) worldwide podcast and having many of the world’ largest podcast radio shows like; Late Night with Rob & Kris, Kris Allen’s Worldwide Monster Theater, Night at the Round Table, and the Morning Meltdown. I was forced to quit when I had to move out of my house many years later and live in a tiny camper.I was told I had to move out after I had a waterline bust two years ago. My home owner insurance didn’t feel they were responsible because a water line in my wall froze. Now my home was almost 100% heated with wood from large wood stove less than 12 feet from the waterline that bust. This was a very cold winter and I was keeping the wood stove hot around the clock and my electric furnace and electric heaters on. It seemed like I could not keep the house warm at all and this house was made for cold winters with an extra layer of insulation in the attic, a drop celling and new thermal pane windows throughout the house. My insurance company sent out Advanced Engineering to look at my house from top to bottom and they made a very detailed report of their findings on my home. The engineer told me whatever idiots installed my roof were responsible for my waterline busting and my floors buckling. He also told me my walls were soaked because whomever put the shingle roof on the 2 -1/4 grade slope should have use metal or better than metal, rubber. Plus, they cut the overhang off at the edge of the roof allowing water to soak my walls giving me a very little if any R-Value insulating thus busting the waterline and flooding my floors. The floors nails were rust rotting staying wet from the walls. He also said the valley of the house wasn’t installed right and there was a total of three code violations on my roof filling my home with mold, black mold too. We were unaware of mold filling our walls, our celling and floors before this but me and my kids have been sick with many breathing issues not long after the new roof was installed. My two boys had missed lots of school, in and out of Kid care and other local pediatrics for asthma like symptoms. They were given breathing treatments and even rented a nebulizer because we were completely unaware of the mold growing unseen inside the walls before we found out later found on. I remember cleaning under our new couches and as I pulled them away from the walls I was horrified of what I seen growing on the back sides of these two couches, mold, lots of it too on both walls and couches! Countless times we fell asleep on these couches watching TV……. what is growing inside our lungs now I often wonder. I called Lowe’s and told them this MUST STOP NOW, in fear of our lives, my kid’s lives, enough was enough! The manager of the local Lowe’s pretty much called me a liar when I told him they charged labor and parts on our Lowe’s card. He replied with an attitude; SIR, WE DO NOT ADD LABOR ON YOUR CARD! PARTS YES BUT NOT LABOR! I told him they did, but he would not believe me or listen to me. Now with the years of damage for water leaking from the roof and now busted waterline, kids being sick (me too) and my electric bill going through the roof heating the house and running not one but two dehumidifiers and all of the extra wood I had to cut and or buy, losing my gear and home to moisture damage taking money out of my pockets and now being called a liar I think I about lost it. I took the contract to see their store manager to put my contract in his face……but he wouldn’t see me! I did however see another manager and they finally sent out their insurance manager, Kevin Mullins. When Mr. Mullins pulled up he said he didn’t even have to get out of his car, he said he seen the work on the 2-1/4 pitch roof and he knew they were guilty. Mr. Mullins brought out three different contractors I met when they came to look at my house to fix my house they would never return? They would never show up except the last one, the third one and this was Chris Jones, from Classic Construction, from Huntington, W.V. I found out later from Mr. Jones at Classic Construction that Mr. Mullins lied saying I chased off the other two contractors, that was crazy, I was very excited to finally get my house fixed, and why would I dare chase them off. Mr. Mullins told me whatever was needed for the repairs would be taken care of. They even called around for the hotels with a kitchenette to put me in until the work was finished plus expenses and at the time the rooms were about $200 per day. Lowe’s paid me $7500 for the first month. They hired Classic Construction to remove everything I owned from my home. Almost everything was thrown away, my brand-new couches, bunk beds, my bed, and my furniture; my appliances including my 3-month-old stainless steel refrigerator because the refrigerator’s fan sucked in the mold spores and it would not be safe for saving since food was kept inside (it too was bought at Lowe’s). I lost all of my family’s photos! I lost things impossible to add a price tag to it like videos of me as a baby, and my kids first born. I sang to them while inside their mom on video. I had a hope chest of things I made from kinder garden on, I had 8 world hit songs on the world charts and my music recording reels of my songs recorded in Nashville were damaged by mold, my books, newspapers and magazines I had been featured in, all of my awards I spent my whole life training for, won or received, everything gone. I was left without one single photo of my dad, or my kids, my childhood was completely gone as with my kids past childhood gone too. Lowe’s insurance manage Mr. Mullins told me I didn’t have to stay in the hotel, I could stay wherever

Blown in insulation, also called loose fill insulation, is made of fluffy fibers of cellulose, fiberglass or mineral wool.  It’s blown into walls, attics and floors with special equipment. One the main advantages of blown in insulation is that it fills in odd shaped cavities, crevices and gaps and eliminates cold spots.   Learn more about blown in insulation in this week’s mini lesson. Show notes at www.BYHYU.com

Tom and Bret talk about insulation. Why it's important. R-value and some food for thought.

Design Navigator is a great, online resource for calculating the thermal performance of your house plan. I spoke with developer, Albrecht Stoecklein about why he created it and a great new feature he's just added. References http://www.designnavigator.co.nz/index.html http://www.energywise.govt.nz/resource/design-sun http://www.ecotect.co.nz/PDF/eecapsfs.pdf http://www.waitakere.govt.nz/abtcit/ec/bldsus/pdf/energy/designsun.pdf

In this episode of Home Style Green, I discuss the basic physics of insualation. I give an overview of the three main types of heat transfer, that is conduction, convection and radiation. Most bulk insulation products on the market rely almost entirely on reducing conduction.  I discuss what 'R-Value' means and the common materials of household insulation products.  For more information, visit our site at:  http://www.homestylegreen.com Also, for a more indepth discussion on insulation and 'R-Values', its hard to go past Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-value_(insulation)

Find out how to determine the R-value of your home, starting with the attic. Learn how to determine whether or not you will need to add more insulation to your home, and which system to use to add more insulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out how to determine the R-value of your home, starting with the attic. Learn how to determine whether or not you will need to add more insulation to your home, and which system to use to add more insulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices